SOLUTION: Five more than twice a number is 23. Find the number

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Question 499029: Five more than twice a number is 23. Find the number
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, rfer:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n = the number, then:
2n+5 = 23 Subtract 5.
2n = 18 Divide by 2.
n = 9

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+5=23
2x=23-5
2x=18
x=18/2
x=9